Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Highway 58

BAKERSFIELD, CA (April 28, 2024) — A tragic incident occurred on Highway 58 in southeast Bakersfield on Saturday afternoon, resulting in the death of a pedestrian.
The accident happened around 1:15 p.m. in the eastbound lanes, near the Union Avenue off-ramp, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Authorities found the victim deceased at the scene. The identity of the individual has not yet been released as investigations continue. California Highway Patrol officers were observed interviewing drivers nearby, though no other injuries have been reported in relation to this incident.
The cause of the Bakersfield pedestrian accident is still under investigation as officials work to determine the details surrounding this unfortunate event.
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